BOLÉRO of Maurice Ravel

 

• For orchestra

• Matériel : Conducteur (66 pages)

• Langues : Frech, english and deutch

• Duration : 16 minutes

 

Boléro was premiered as a ballet at the "Théâtre de l'Opéra", in Paris, on November 22, 1928 under the direction of Walther Straram.

It was first performed in concert at the "Concerts Lamoureux", in Paris, on January 11, 1930 conducted by the composer.

 

Nomenclature :

 

2 Flutes

Piccolo

2 Oboes

(2 doubles Oboe d'amore)

English Horn

Eb Clarinet

2 Clarinets in Bb

Bass Clarinet

2 Bassoons

Contrebassoon

 

4 Horns in F

Trumpet in D

3 Trumpets in C

3 Trombones

Tuba

 

3 Saxophones :

Sopranino in F

Soprano in Bb

Tenor in Bb

 

3 Timpani

2 Snare Drums

Cymbals & Gong

 

Celesta

Harp

 

Strings